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Message: [QUOTE="Shamiso, post: 83459, member: 160"] The American dream just got cancelled for anyone without deep pockets. The State Department froze immigrant visa processing for seventy-five nations to screen out anyone who might need financial help. Spokesperson Tommy Piggott stated that authorities plan to reject applicants likely to lean on taxpayer generosity. Consular officers received instructions to deny entry based on strict wealth and health checks. Officials define a public charge as someone relying on government handouts like food stamps or medical care. This crackdown targets permanent relocation seekers while leaving tourists and business travelers alone. Authorities will judge potential newcomers based on their bank accounts and English skills. Getting approved requires proving total financial independence before setting foot on the soil. Caribbean hopefuls are taking a massive hit under these new guidelines. Applicants from places like Jamaica and Haiti face indefinite delays while the government reassesses vetting procedures. The freeze also affects islands such as Barbados and Saint Lucia, along with the Bahamas. Exceptions will supposedly be extremely rare and require passing a rigorous assessment first. This policy impacts regions all over the globe, from Afghanistan to Yemen. While the rule technically existed for decades without strict enforcement, the current administration is clamping down hard. The massive list features countries like Brazil and Russia alongside dozens of others. It seems the welcome mat is officially being pulled inside. [/QUOTE]

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